Comments on: How Do I Finish Off My Beading Wire Ends So They Don’t Poke?

By: Terri Wlaschin

Terri Wlaschin — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 13:09:22 +0000

I always cut off at the crimp. As others have said, if crimped correctly, it holds. No need to thread through extra beads.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:42:46 +0000

In reply to Brenda.

I’m with Susan – even using the crimping pliers I can’t EVER close a crimp cover all the way without leaving marks, which means I end up using a cone at the end to cover ALL of it up. Very annoying!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 13:33:20 +0000

In reply to susan Cowles. Susan, actually using the crimp tool can help with the crimp cover. Use the half round part of the tool to hold and close the crimp cover over the crimp.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:32:31 +0000

In reply to Julie spark. Julie, thank you for your lovely comment. Best wishes to you.

By: susan Cowles

susan Cowles — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 03:40:08 +0000

Does anyone have trouble getting their crimp cover on straight & without tool marks. My crimp covers never look clean. It there some magis toooool????

By: Julie spark

Julie spark — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:01:34 +0000

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By: Trish

Trish — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:03:42 +0000

I don’t think it’s recommended but I cut mine off at the crimp.

By: Cat

Cat — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:15:24 +0000

In reply to Brenda.

Brenda I second that… too much play will allow the beading wire to come off the bead, regardless how many beads cover it.

If using the right crimp cover, there is no need to go back through the beads, as the crimp cover will cover the crimp and end of string.

Some of the ladies I bead with, will use a tiny drop of superglue on the crimped end before covering with the crimp bead cover.

Personally I use small crimp tubes with appropriate sized crimp covers…. it holds well.

By: Judith

Judith — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 15:26:55 +0000

In reply to Reese Ryan. I also have had no luck with the crimping process. I have tried different crimp tools but crimps do not work for me. There must be a magic touch for doing it which I haven't mastered.

By: Reese Ryan

Reese Ryan — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:38:51 +0000

I’ve also been struggling with this. It’s the main reason I haven’t done any jewelry-making in quite some time. I look forward to trying the suggestions to cut the wire as close to the crimp as possible and then use a crimp cover. Though, I’ve struggled with getting a perfect crimp, too, even using the crimping tool. Perhaps because I only tried it a few times? I’m hoping that it’s something that gets better with practice.

By: Claudia Crawford

Claudia Crawford — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:43:05 +0000

I am very surprised that so many people feed extra wire through the beads of the necklace! I’m with Alicia, I always cut the wire as close to the crimp as possible and then use a crimp cover. With proper crimping, there is no need for the extra wire.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:19:49 +0000

I always use crimp covers over the crimps as it gives a much finished look, but I don’t feel it does anything for preventing wire poke. I always leave enough wire to feed back through one or two beads, dependent upon the bead size. The other important thing is to not have a lot of play among the beads on the stringing wire. You need some play so a necklace or bracelet hangs and bends properly, but too much will allow the wire “tail” to pull back out from the beads. If that happens, you should be able to clip the wire close to the bead whole, just be careful that you don’t also clip the stringing wire too, “oops” do happen!!

By: Gammy

Gammy — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:54:24 +0000

These are all good ideas. I have the same problem with my crimping. Definitely have to try these. Thank you for sharing ?

By: Terrie Marcoe

Terrie Marcoe — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 15:43:39 +0000

I do my best to cut the wire to a length that stays under a bead, even with the natural play a string of beads will have along the wire. It’s sometimes tough to do!

By: Cheryl Feyen

Cheryl Feyen — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 17:57:03 +0000

I always tuck my wires back through 1 or 2 beads as well. After I have everything all nicely crimped I push the 1-2 beads back against the crimp and then clip the wire. When you relax the beads the move ever so slightly and the wire end pulls back into the bead.

It is also important to use the correct cutter for cutting jewelry wire. Your fine wire cutters will get ruined by the jewelry wire. Use a heavy duty flush cutter or the special cutters sold for cutting the wire.

Also be sure you are using the flush side of your cutters against the bead. Not getting it flush or not having a good cut means the wire will fray a little at the end and scratch. A good tip to tell if you are getting a good cut is if it cuts cleanly on the first grip. Every once in a while I would pick up the wrong cutter and have trouble cutting the wire, sure sign it’s gonna poke.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 18:46:13 +0000

I cannot stand when any of my jewelry is poking. It’s a sure way to not get worn if it’s uncomfortable. To remedy this, I always use crimp bead covers. They come in all kinds of finishes and sizes and really give the whole piece a professional look.

By: Phyllis C

Phyllis C — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:05:17 +0000

I always double crimp, and run wire back throu 2 1/2 beads, I measure before I cut, then tuck into beads. I make a lot of lanyards, so that’s pretty important. ( the no poking thng 🙂 ) I also have started making necklaces a little longer, and finishing in “non traditional areas” to add a little more interest and difference in design, and to take the “clasp AWAY from the sensitive neck area. Excellent comment about making sure the wires are flat too!

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 02:26:01 +0000

Make sure you don’t cross your wires inside the crimp. They need to lay side by side, otherwise the end will poke out at an angle.

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:48:26 +0000

I use a double crimp technique, similar to Alicia, then feed down into a couple of beads. Glue is not a good idea – allergies abound, and people will complain about that over a wire that needs to be retucked. I find crimp covers in sterling to be the best answer to this dilemma.

By: Mary La Croix Schmid

Mary La Croix Schmid — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 12:35:30 +0000

Thanks so much for the help and advice. I’m already on it. So appreciate it.

Mary

By: Mary Morris

Mary Morris — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 02:53:56 +0000

Alicia’s idea is good. I usually only feed enough wire for the first bead to cover. It helps if it is a tight fit.

By: Alicia Rivera

Alicia Rivera — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 20:30:32 +0000

Mary,
I used to do the same thing, feed a couple of inches of wire back through the beads after crimping, and I had this same issue.

Now, I cut the extra wire tail at the crimp. If you’re crimping correctly it will hold. There is really no need to feed the extra wire back through the piece.

It doesn’t add any extra holding power and that extra wire just works it way out from under the beads with normal wear.

Sometimes I will use two crimps side by side and again clip the wire tail right up to the 2nd crimp, then use crimp covers to make it all look neat and finished.

Alicia